Standards and Regulatory Update May 2026
Updates to furniture standards, standards in development, and the latest on industry-relevant regulations and consultations
4th June, 2026
Standards
Standards
Bariatric Seating: Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017
This FIRA Standard specifies the performance requirements for all types of bariatric seating for office, hospital, contract and domestic use. It covers safety, strength and durability performance requirements for users whose body weight is in the region of 150 kg to 300 kg
14th September, 2017
Standards
Glass in Furniture: Best Practice Guide FIRA-FRQG G0001: 2017
Developed in conjunction with The Furniture Retail Quality Group, whose members include technologists from many of the leading UK furniture retailers.
4th July, 2017
Standards
Children’s Domestic Furniture Industry Standard: Storage Furniture FIRA/FRQG C004 2016 + A1 2017
This FIRA/FRQG Standard covers children's storage furniture (aged 3 to 12 years old) and includes scope, safety and performance requirements, and test report requirements
30th March, 2017
Standards
Flammability Testing: Best Practice Guide (FRQG)
Guide for manufacturers and suppliers of upholstery and components to help identify the flammability testing requirements for different upholstery components in a straightforward manner. The guide draws upon experience gained by retailers and test organisations when conducting ignition tests for the industry and other interested parties
30th December, 2011
Flammability
